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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 18, 1958

Page

7

Schoolgirls Testify Threats By Intruder In Burwood Case

In Sydney a 16 year old schoolgirl testifies a man broke into Burwood Methodist Ladies College dormitory, threatened her with a knife, and forced a kiss. Another 16 year old identifies the same man as the one who abducted and murdered Margaret Thomas, 13, with a blood stained knife found near her body. Smith, 29, labourer of Everton, Strathfield, pleads not guilty to the murder. Hearing adjourned to tomorrow.

Sydney Otee Burwood Methodist Ladies’ College Iman Johns Charles Smith Everton Bireel Strathier Aurgaret Thomas Me Methonit Ladies’ College Margaret Thomas Queen Elizaeth Pari Concord Ino Agbed Apil 40 Meg Margaret Thoms Smith W. J. Knight Thomas Gsmith Knight Crown Margaret Tharnts Knight Gala Smith Parramatta Road Strath Thame Smith'al Strathield J. Lindsay Eric Goatley Godfrey Godfrey Wald Arthur Chartes Griffins Mort

Elderly hotel licensee robbed at Armidale

An elderly hotel licensee, Mr A Devine aged 70, was assaulted and robbed near the Orrong Hotel at the corner of Giving Road and Tech Street. Two men seized his attache case as he stood by his garage. An off duty constable intervened as the men fled with a car.

Melbourne Orrong Giving Road Tech Street Armidale A. Devine Pak Talings Wens Ar. Devine

Police Seize 25 Firearms Not Registered

Police confiscated 25 unregistered firearms including shotguns rifles and 303 rifles during week end checks prompted by complaints of indiscriminate shooting in certain areas. Sergeant G Grove said offenders must be licensed to possess guns and warned lenders responsible. He urged care to protect wildlife and avoid shooting protected birds and animals.

Graz-Ging G. Grove Sanberra Agor Grove

Big catch for UK trawler at Newlyn sinks expectations

A British fishing trawler at Newlyn claimed the biggest catch ever, a submarine, during a voyage off the Scilly Isles. The St. Clary reported gear tensing as the submarine surfaced unexpectedly, prompting cautious handling by the crew.

Newlin Cornwall Duesday Newlyn St. Clary Britain

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